Evolution and role of community newspapers in the digital era
The editorial argues newspapers survive by delivering accurate local information across formats, noting online growth and expanded access. It asserts the core mission remains watchdog journalism and serving communities with timely, relevant content, regardless of delivery method.
Garden City honors 1961 undefeated team and coaches
Online readers praise Garden City High School football staff and players after a Scott City loss, recalling the 9-0 GCHL team of 1961 and noting it has stood undefeated for 50 years. Dan Fankhauser, a 1961 GCHL player, reflects on the era and memories.
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Letters Policy from The Telegram Guidelines
The Telegram invites signed letters under 500 words with writer address and phone for confirmation before publication. Letters may be edited for libel and length. General in nature letters only. form letters, poems, complaints, or testimonials not printed. Mail to Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 or visit www gctelegram com.
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Christie’s Reagan speech fuels renewed presidential speculation
Reforming New Jersey accomplishments and blunt leadership style propel Chris Christie as a potential candidate. The Reagan library address paints him as a decisive problem solver while critics note vulnerabilities in foreign policy and gubernatorial record. Political rivals like Romney Perry and Obama frame him by contrasts in experience and temperament.
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Chris Christie
Christie
New Jersey
Jersey
Reagan Library
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Obama
Mitt Romney
Bain Capital
Rick Perry
Romney
Perry
Washington
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Colleges Fail Students In Critical Skills For Jobs
Kathleen Parker argues that colleges inadequately teach core skills, not just boosting SATs or graduation rates. Studies by AACU and ACTA, plus Arum and Roksa, show limited gains in thinking and writing, with many schools lacking required core subjects and trustees urged to push reform.
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Uncle Shoulda
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Association of American Colleges and Universities
United States
Tion
Richard Arum
New York University
Josipa Roksa
University of Virginia
Arum
Roksa
U.S
ACTA
Lynne Cheney
Joseph I. Lieberman
Anne Neal
Roper Organization
CNN
In Loco Parentis
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Free the college football market and pay players
In this column, Donald Kaul argues that college football has shed integrity for money, noting scandals at USC, Alabama, Auburn, Ohio State, and NC State and massive stadium expansions at Michigan. He advocates paid players through aboveboard capitalism, replacing amateurism with honesty and markets, citing historical voices and a shift toward open compensation.
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Robert Maynard Hutchins
Chicago
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